Duranbah Surf Forecast

/ QLD – Gold Coast (23 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (28.17° S 153.55° E)

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Duranbah surfForecast / QLD – Gold Coast / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 AEST

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Duranbah surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Duranbah sea temperature is 21.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Duranbah this week:

The surf forecast for Duranbah over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Duranbah in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 1PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10PM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf	1AM (Thu 25th Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful	10AM (Wed 24th Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Duranbah over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Thu 18		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	3	3	1	4	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	E	SSE	SSE	SE	NNE	S	S	ENE	SSE	S	S	ENE	S	E	E	E	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Period(s) (?)	11	6	6	7	5	10	9	6	10	9	10	8	9	8	8	8	9	10	10	10	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	2	47	52	44	109	16	14	13	19	43	115	66	41	46	49	49	1500	1724	1594	1601	537
Wind (km/h)	SE	SSW	NNE	NNE	NNW	NW	NW	W	S	ESE	W	ENE	E	WSW	W	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSE	SW	ESE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- on	off	on	on	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross	cross- off	glass
High Tide / height (m)	5:47PM 1.72		6:15AM 1.28	6:32PM 1.75		6:56AM 1.39		7:12PM 1.75	7:34AM 1.49		7:48PM 1.71	8:10AM 1.55		8:21PM 1.64	8:44AM 1.58		8:52PM 1.54	9:18AM 1.59		9:22PM 1.44	9:52AM 1.56
Low Tide / height (m)		12:24AM 0.33	12:01PM 0.33		1:01AM 0.29	12:48PM 0.30		1:34AM 0.27		1:30PM 0.29	2:04AM 0.27		2:10PM 0.31	2:33AM 0.28		2:48PM 0.36	3:00AM 0.31		3:25PM 0.43	3:27AM 0.35

	Thu 18		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24
Sunrise	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:35	-	-	5:33	-	-	5:33
Sunset	5:38	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:40	-	-	5:40	-	-	5:42	-	-	5:42	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	18	21	21	20	20	19	19	21	20	18	20	20	19	23	22	15	20	19	16	19
Feels °C (?)	17	18	20	20	18	18	18	18	19	19	18	18	19	18	17	16	9	14	13	13	18

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for QLD - Gold Coast

Wind Update Cross-shore wind at Duranbah have swung cross-off (light winds from the S at Coolangatta Airport 5 km from Duranbah). 1.2m 6s windswell from the SSE to make surfable waves.
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Information about the Duranbah Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Duranbah provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Duranbah can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Duranbah surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Duranbah) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Duranbah may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Duranbah is 5 km (3 miles) from Banora Point. If you plan a holiday in Gold Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Banora Point. Banora Point has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.